Towards Smart Gel Material for Flexible and Wearable Electronics
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 301
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soft matter; flexible electronics; smart skin; transfer printing
Interests: soft electronics for electrophysiological recording and neuromodulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart gels are a type of hydrogel that can respond to external stimuli, such as temperature, pH, or light. These gels can change their shape, size, or mechanical properties in response to these stimuli, making them highly versatile materials for use in electronic devices. With the growing demand for flexible and stretchable electronics, smart gel materials have emerged as promising candidates due to their distinctive properties, including flexibility, their capacity for self-healing, and their electrical conductivity.
One of the key advantages of using smart gels in flexible and wearable electronics is their ability to conform to irregular shapes. Traditional electronic materials are rigid and inflexible, making them challenging to use in devices that need to be flexible and conformable. Smart gels, on the other hand, can easily adapt to curved surfaces and stretch without losing their functionality, making them ideal for utilization in wearable devices that need to be in close contact with the skin.
Overall, this Special Issue, entitled "Towards Smart Gel Material for Flexible and Wearable Electronics", aims to provide comprehensive insights into the potential applications of smart gel materials in the development of such devices.
Dr. Chuanqian Shi
Dr. Chengjun Wang
Dr. Ye Qiu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart hydrogel
- flexible electronics
- wearable electronics
- gel-based devices
- gel synthesis and application
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